The Continental Tobacco Group, a key player in the Hungarian tobacco industry, has distributed financial support to its employees this year in a greater amount than ever before. The loyalty bonuses, recognizing the dedication of its employees, totaled approximately HUF 25 million, while the support aimed at easing the financial burden of back-to-school expenses added another HUF 20 million. These two initiatives collectively contribute more than HUF 46 million to the well-being of the employees, reinforcing the company’s position as one of the most popular employers in Sátoraljaújhely.

Families play a significant role in the life of the Continental Tobacco Group, which owns the Sátoraljaújhely tobacco factory, a company with over 130 years of history. Continental is not just a family business but also a community where it is common for multiple generations of the same family to work side by side, strengthening the cohesive spirit of the company. As a result, the company pays special attention to supporting families.

The back-to-school season is a major financial burden for families every year. In response, Continental offers a back-to-school support program that has become a tradition for its employees. This year, the company provided support to 133 employees, easing the start of school for a total of 198 children. Employees with an indefinite employment contract or at least one year of continuous fixed-term employment, and whose children are of school age, are eligible for the support. This year, the support amounted to a gross HUF 103,765 per child, which added up to a total of about HUF 20.5 million.

The company places a similar emphasis on appreciating loyalty and long-term commitment. In this spirit, Continental traditionally rewards all employees with continuous employment every five years with increasing loyalty bonuses. This year, 63 employees received recognition through the loyalty reward program, with a total value exceeding HUF 25.75 million. Among this year’s recipients, several were honored for 20 years of service, and one employee was recognized for 45 years of employment, reflecting their long-term commitment to the company.

Csaba Füzi, CEO of Continental Tobacco Corp., stated that family bonds and loyalty to the company are core values that fit organically into the culture of Continental. Through the back-to-school support and loyalty recognition, the company honors these values in practice: it not only provides financial assistance but also expresses its appreciation for those who contribute to shared successes with loyalty and dedication. They believe that supporting the well-being of employees will strengthen the company’s stability and contribute to the economic development of the region in the long term.